Fifth-ranked Darussafaka (13-7) was very close to win a game against first ranked Fenerbahce (18-2) in Istanbul on Monday. Fenerbahce managed to secure only three-point victory 79-76. However their fans expected much easier game. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Darussafaka. International point guard Bobby Dixon (178-83, college: Troy, agency: BeoBasket) orchestrated the victory by scoring 18 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists. Czech power forward Jan Vesely (213-90) contributed with 10 points and 5 rebounds for the winners. American guard Brad Wanamaker (193-89, college: Pittsburgh) replied with 18 points for Darussafaka. Darussafaka's coach David Blatt rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Fenerbahce have an impressive 11-game winning streak. Defending champion maintains first position with 18-2 record, which they share with Anadolu Efes. Darussafaka at the other side keeps the fifth place with seven games lost. Fenerbahce is looking forward to face Galatasaray (#6) in Istanbul in the next round where they are favorite. Darussafaka will play at home against Besiktas and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Bottom-ranked TED Kolejliler managed to get a second victory. This time they won against tenth-ranked Yesilgiresun Bld in Ankara 90-78. American players dominated the game. Worth to mention a great performance of Devin Thomas (206-94, college: Wake Forest) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 14 points, 14 rebounds and 7 assists and Shannon Shorter who added 17 points, 8 rebounds and 7 assists during the contest. Ricky Ledo (201-92, college: Providence) responded with a double-double by scoring 25 points, 11 rebounds and 6 assists. TED Kolejliler maintains sixteenth position with 2-18 record. Yesilgiresun Bld lost third consecutive game. They keep the tenth place with 12 games lost. TED Kolejliler will play against higher ranked Pinar Karsiyaka (#8) on the road in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Yesilgiresun Bld will play against Usak Sportlif and hopes to get back on the winning track. The game between second ranked Anadolu Efes (18-2) and 9th ranked Tofas (9-11) in Istanbul on Monday ended with biggest points difference. Anadolu Efes outscored guests from Bursa 81-58. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Tofas. The winners were led by Thomas Heurtel who scored that evening 12 points and 9 assists. Even 14 points by Kaloyan Ivanov did not help to save the game for Tofas. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Anadolu Efes have an impressive seven-game winning streak. They keep a position of league leader, which they share with Fenerbahce. Newly promoted Tofas keeps the ninth place with 11 games lost. Anadolu Efes will meet Demir IBB (#14) in the next round which should be another easy win for them. Tofas will play against Banvit (#4) and hope to secure a win. Another interesting game was a derby match between two teams from Balikesir: Banvit (#4) and Balikesir (#15). Despite it looked like an easy game for Banvit, those rules do not exist in derby games. It's more the case of honor for local supporters and such games have that special and unique approach you cannot find in other games. Guest Balikesir challenged much higher ranked Banvit giving them a very tough game, but finally losing it by six points 79-73. The best player for the winners was Jordan Theodore who scored 16 points, 5 rebounds and 8 assists. Banvit have a solid four-game winning streak. They maintain fourth position with 15-5 record. Balikesir lost third consecutive game. Newly promoted team keeps the fifteenth place with 17 games lost. Banvit's next round opponent will be Tofas (#9) in Bursa where they are favorite. Balikesir will play at home against Gaziantep (#7) and hope to win that game.

There were no big surprises in other games of round 20: Galatasaray beat Trabzonspor on the road 80-73. Usak won against Istanbul BBSK on its own court 80-68. Pinar Karsiyaka unfortunately lost to Besiktas in Istanbul 81-86. Gaziantep managed to beat Demir IBB at home 78-67. The most impressive performance of 20th round was 13 points and 7 rebounds by Zach Auguste of Usak.

The game between second ranked Anadolu Efes (18-2) and 9th ranked Tofas (9-11) in Istanbul on Monday ended with biggest points difference. Anadolu Efes outscored guests from Bursa 81-58. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Tofas. Anadolu Efes had a 31-20 advantage in offensive rebounds. The winners were led by French guard Thomas Heurtel (189-89, agency: BeoBasket) who scored that evening 12 points and 9 assists and the former international guard Can Mutaf (190-91) supported him with 16 points. Even 14 points by Bulgarian power forward Kaloyan Ivanov (205-86, agency: BeoBasket) did not help to save the game for Tofas. The former international point guard Baris Ermis (194-85) added 12 points and 4 assists for the guests. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Anadolu Efes have an impressive seven-game winning streak. They keep a position of league leader, which they share with Fenerbahce. Newly promoted Tofas keeps the ninth place with 11 games lost. Anadolu Efes will meet Demir IBB (#14) in the next round which should be another easy win for them. Tofas will play against Banvit (#4) and hope to secure a win. Top scorers:Anadolu Efes: C.Mutaf 16+3reb+2ast, T.Heurtel 12+1reb+9ast, J.Granger 11+2reb+1ast, C.Osman 9+7reb+1ast, B.Paul 8+1ast, A.Kirk 8+7reb+1astTOFAS: K.Ivanov 14+3reb+1ast, B.Ermis 12+4ast, S.Mejia 11+1reb+3ast, C.Copeland 5+2reb+1ast, T.Crocker 4+4reb+1ast, M.Yasar 2+1reb

Fifth-ranked Darussafaka (13-7) was very close to win a game against first ranked Fenerbahce (18-2) in Istanbul on Monday. Fenerbahce managed to secure only three-point victory 79-76. However their fans expected much easier game. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Darussafaka. International point guard Bobby Dixon (178-83, college: Troy, agency: BeoBasket) orchestrated the victory by scoring 18 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists. Czech power forward Jan Vesely (213-90) contributed with 10 points and 5 rebounds for the winners. American guard Brad Wanamaker (193-89, college: Pittsburgh) replied with 18 points and Croatian power forward Ante Zizic (210-97, agency: BeoBasket) added 12 points and 9 rebounds (perfect from the field making all six shots) in the effort for Darussafaka. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Darussafaka's coach David Blatt rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Fenerbahce have an impressive 11-game winning streak. Defending champion maintains first position with 18-2 record, which they share with Anadolu Efes. Darussafaka at the other side keeps the fifth place with seven games lost. Fenerbahce is looking forward to face Galatasaray (#6) in Istanbul in the next round where they are favorite. Darussafaka will play at home against Besiktas and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers:Fenerbahce: B.Dixon 18+6reb+4ast, B.Bogdanovic 13+1reb+2ast, N.Kalinic 11+3reb+3ast, J.Vesely 10+5reb+2ast, J.Nunnally 9+3reb, L.Datome 8+3reb+1astDarussafaka: B.Wanamaker 18+4reb+1ast, W.Clyburn 14+6reb+1ast, S.Wilbekin 13+2reb+3ast, A.Zizic 12+9reb+1ast, J.Anderson 9+1reb+1ast, O.Ulubay 5+2reb+1ast

No shocking result in a game when sixth ranked Galatasaray (12-8) beat on the road 11th ranked Trabzonspor (7-13) 80-73. The best player for the winners was German center Tibor Pleiss (217-89) who had a double-double by scoring 14 points and 11 rebounds (on 7-of-8 shooting from the field). Serbian forward Vladimir Micov (201-85, agency: BeoBasket) chipped in 16 points and 4 assists. Five Galatasaray players scored in double figures. American Caleb Green (203-85, college: ORU) produced 24 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists and American-Congolese Dwight Hardy (188-87, college: St.John's) added 13 points and 5 rebounds respectively for the hosts. Galatasaray maintains sixth position with 12-8 record. Trabzonspor at the other side keeps the eleventh place with 13 games lost. Galatasaray's next round opponent will be league's leader Fenerbahce in Istanbul and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Trabzonspor will play on the road against Istanbul BBSK (#12) and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers:Galatasaray: V.Micov 16+3reb+4ast, T.Pleiss 14+11reb+1ast, J.Diebler 13+1reb+2ast, S.Guler 12+5reb+5ast, G.Koksal 10+3reb+1ast, A.Tyus 10+1rebTrabzonspor: C.Green 24+6reb+4ast, D.Hardy 13+5reb+1ast, M.Lee 10+6reb+3ast, K.Kadji 7+5reb+1ast, E.Cinko 7+5reb+3ast, D.Cantekin 6+1reb

Rather predictable result when third ranked Besiktas (16-4) won against 7th ranked Pinar Karsiyaka (10-10) in Istanbul 86-81. However just five-point win is not that big difference and the fans of host team counted on more convincing victory. Besiktas made 16-of-20 charity shots (80.0 percent) during the game. The best player for the winners was Serbian center Vladimir Stimac (210-87, agency: Interperformances) who had a double-double by scoring 17 points and 11 rebounds. American guard DJ Strawberry (196-85, college: Maryland) chipped in 19 points and 5 rebounds. American point guard Mike Green (185-85, college: Butler) produced 24 points and 8 assists and his fellow American import forward DaJuan Summers (203-88, college: Georgetown) added 18 points and 9 rebounds respectively for the guests. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Besiktas have an impressive five-game winning streak. They maintain third position with 16-4 record having just two points less than leader Fenerbahce. Pinar Karsiyaka lost fourth consecutive game. They keep the seventh place with ten games lost. Besiktas' supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Istanbul to the arena Darussafaka. Top scorers:Besiktas: D.Strawberry 19+5reb+3ast, E.Clark 17+8reb+1ast, V.Stimac 17+11reb+1ast, K.Weems 12+5reb, M.Thompson 9+1reb+4ast, M.Roll 6+3reb+6astPinar Karsiyaka: M.Green 24+3reb+8ast, D.Summers 18+9reb, J.Brown 16+1reb+6ast, M.Ponitka 10+6reb+2ast, J.Owens 8+7reb, G.Erdi Gulaslan 3

Another interesting game was a derby match between two teams from Balikesir: Banvit (#4) and Balikesir (#15). Despite it looked like an easy game for Banvit, those rules do not exist in derby games. It's more the case of honor for local supporters and such games have that special and unique approach you cannot find in other games. Guest Balikesir challenged much higher ranked Banvit giving them a very tough game, but finally losing it by six points 79-73. The best player for the winners was American point guard Jordan Theodore (182-89, college: Seton Hall) who scored 16 points, 5 rebounds and 8 assists. International guard Furkan Korkmaz (198-97) chipped in 19 points and 5 rebounds. American power forward Joey Dorsey (206-83, college: Memphis) produced a double-double by scoring 10 points and 12 rebounds and his fellow American import guard Andrew Andrews (188-93, college: Washington, agency: Diamond Sports) added 14 points and 4 assists respectively for the guests. Five Balikesir players scored in double figures. Banvit have a solid four-game winning streak. They maintain fourth position with 15-5 record. Balikesir lost third consecutive game. Newly promoted team keeps the fifteenth place with 17 games lost. Banvit's next round opponent will be Tofas (#9) in Bursa where they are favorite. Balikesir will play at home against Gaziantep (#7) and hope to win that game. Top scorers:Banvit BK: F.Korkmaz 19+5reb+2ast, G.Orelik 18+4reb+1ast, J.Theodore 16+5reb+8ast, D.Kulig 9+4reb, J.Chappell 8+2reb+2ast, G.Vidmar 6+6rebBest Balikesir: I.Ofoegbu 19+2reb, D.James 15+1reb, A.Andrews 14+4reb+4ast, A.Kelley 11+2reb+3ast, J.Dorsey 10+12reb+3ast, U.Sonkol 4+1reb

Not a big story in a game when 13th ranked Demir IBB (6-14) lost on the road to eighth ranked Gaziantep (10-10) 78-67. The best player for the winners was American forward Davon Jefferson (204-86, college: USC) who had a double-double by scoring 14 points, 11 rebounds and 5 assists. The other American import guard Marcus Denmon (191-90, college: Missouri) chipped in 18 points and 6 rebounds. American-Kazakhstan point guard Jerry Johnson (182-82, college: Rider, agency: BeoBasket) produced 11 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists and Croatian-Bosnian center Andrija Stipanovic (209-86, agency: BeoBasket) added 10 points and 5 rebounds respectively for the guests. Five Gaziantep and four Demir IBB players scored in double figures. Gaziantep moved-up to seventh place, which they share with Pinar Karsiyaka. Demir IBB lost seventh consecutive game. They keep the thirteenth position with 14 games lost. Gaziantep's next round opponent will be Balikesir (#15) on the road and are hoping to win another game. Demir IBB will play against the league's second-placed Anadolu Efes and will have a slim chance for a victory.Top scorers:Gaziantep: M.Denmon 18+6reb+1ast, D.Jefferson 14+11reb+5ast, J.Balazic 14+4reb, A.Rautins 11+4reb+4ast, W.Cherry 10+3reb+8ast, M.Haislip 7+10rebDemir IBB: C.Altay 13+3reb+2ast, K.Hayes 13+4ast, J.Johnson 11+8reb+5ast, A.Stipanovic 10+5reb+3ast, T.Erulku 9+3reb+1ast, A.Caloiaro 7+9reb+1ast

Bottom-ranked TED Kolejliler managed to get a second victory. This time they won against tenth-ranked Yesilgiresun Bld in Ankara 90-78. TED Kolejliler players were unselfish on offense dishing 21 assists. American players dominated the game. Worth to mention a great performance of Devin Thomas (206-94, college: Wake Forest) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 14 points, 14 rebounds and 7 assists and guard Shannon Shorter (193-89, college: N.Texas) who added 17 points, 8 rebounds and 7 assists during the contest. Ricky Ledo (201-92, college: Providence) responded with a double-double by scoring 25 points, 11 rebounds and 6 assists and Anthony Gill (203-92, college: Virginia) scored 17 points and 6 rebounds. Five TED Kolejliler and four Yesilgiresun Bld players scored in double figures. TED Kolejliler maintains sixteenth position with 2-18 record. Yesilgiresun Bld lost third consecutive game. They keep the tenth place with 12 games lost. TED Kolejliler will play against higher ranked Pinar Karsiyaka (#8) on the road in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Yesilgiresun Bld will play against Usak Sportlif and hopes to get back on the winning track. Top scorers:TED Kolejliler: D.Morrison 24+4reb+2ast, R.Galloway 22+5reb+3ast, S.Shorter 17+8reb+7ast, D.Thomas 14+14reb+7ast, I.Hummer 11+5reb+2ast, S.Suerkip 2+2rebYesilgiresun: R.Ledo 25+11reb+6ast, A.Gill 17+6reb, M.Armstead 14+2reb+6ast, E.Taskiran 10+3reb, D.Ivanov 8+4reb+1ast, E.Kosut 2+1reb

Czech Republic - Turkey 66:67 Turkey and Czech Republic clashed in the exhibition clash in Kralovec. Bobby Dixon (178-PG-83, college: Troy, agency: BeoBasket) nailed a late three-pointer to carry Turkey to a tough victory. Cedi Osman (204-F-95) scored 19 points to pace the visitors. Turkey posted a 21:16 lead after the opening quarter. They stayed in front throughout the second frame. Turkey ensured a 33:31 halftime advantage. They boosted the margin at 4-point mark heading into the fou... [read more]

Czech Republic - Turkey 66:67

Turkey and Czech Republic clashed in the exhibition clash in Kralovec. Bobby Dixon (178-PG-83, college: Troy, agency: BeoBasket) nailed a late three-pointer to carry Turkey to a tough victory. Cedi Osman (204-F-95) scored 19 points to pace the visitors. Turkey posted a 21:16 lead after the opening quarter. They stayed in front throughout the second frame. Turkey ensured a 33:31 halftime advantage. They boosted the margin at 4-point mark heading into the fourth quarter 52:48. Czech Republic denied the deficit in the final frame but Bobby Dixon came up with late heroics to snatch victory for Turkey. Furkan Aldemir (207-C-91, agency: BeoBasket) produced 11 points, while Bobby Dixon added 9 points for the winners. Jaromir Bohacik (197-F/G-92, agency: Octagon Europe) replied with 16 points for Czech Republic. Tomas Satoransky (201-PG-91, agency: Octagon Europe) and Martin Peterka (205-C-95) tossed in 15 points each in the loss.

Avtodor Saratov (VTB) signed 27-year old American forward Ian Hummer (201-102kg-90, college: Princeton). He played last season at TED Kolejliler in Turkish BSL league. In 21 games he had very impressive stats: 15.1ppg, 7.0rpg, 1.4apg and 1.8spg. The previous (15-16) season Hummer played at BG Goettingen in German BBL where in 16 games he recorded 14.3ppg, 6.1rpg, 2.2apg and 1.1spg. He has tried to make it to the NBA and played in the NBA Pro Summer League in 2013. The list of the past ach... [read more]

Avtodor Saratov (VTB) signed 27-year old American forward Ian Hummer (201-102kg-90, college: Princeton). He played last season at TED Kolejliler in Turkish BSL league. In 21 games he had very impressive stats: 15.1ppg, 7.0rpg, 1.4apg and 1.8spg. The previous (15-16) season Hummer played at BG Goettingen in German BBL where in 16 games he recorded 14.3ppg, 6.1rpg, 2.2apg and 1.1spg.He has tried to make it to the NBA and played in the NBA Pro Summer League in 2013.The list of the past achievements is quite long as among others Hummer won Ivy League championship title in 2011. He was also voted Eurobasket.com All-VTB League Honorable Mention in 2015.Hummer has played previously professionally in Finland (Loimaan Korikonkarit) and Germany (ratiopharm Ulm).He attended Princeton University until 2013 and it will be his fifth season as a professional player.

Aris Thessaloniki (A1) added to their roster 32-year old American power forward Brent Petway (205-85, college: Michigan). He played last season at Pinar Karsiyaka in Turkish BSL league. In 29 games he had 3.9ppg and 2.8rpg. Petway helped them to make it to the Turkish Cup Semifinals. He also played 20 games in Basketball Champions League where he recorded 4.1ppg and 2.8rpg. Petway contributed to his team making it to the quarterfinals. The previous (15-16) season he played at Banco di Srd... [read more]

Aris Thessaloniki (A1) added to their roster 32-year old American power forward Brent Petway (205-85, college: Michigan). He played last season at Pinar Karsiyaka in Turkish BSL league. In 29 games he had 3.9ppg and 2.8rpg. Petway helped them to make it to the Turkish Cup Semifinals. He also played 20 games in Basketball Champions League where he recorded 4.1ppg and 2.8rpg. Petway contributed to his team making it to the quarterfinals. The previous (15-16) season he played at Banco di Srd in Italian Serie A. The team played in three different competitions (!!!) that year, and Petway had a chance to explore basketball on different levels. In 27 Serie A games he averaged 3.9ppg and 3.2rpg. He contributed to his team making it to the Supercup semifinals. Petway also played 7 games in Euroleague where he got 4.4ppg and 3.4rpg. He also played 6 games in Eurocup where he got 4.0ppg and 3.0rpg.The list of the past achievements is quite long as among others Petway was voted USBasket.com All-SEBL Metro A-League South Division Co-Defensive Player of the Year and USBasket.com All-SEBL Metro A-League South Division 1st Team back in 2012.He is quite experienced player. Petway has played also professionally in France (JA Vichy), NBA (Portland Trail Blazers and Memphis Grizzlies), Greece (Olympiacos, Ilysiakos and Cretan Kings), Entertainment team (Harlem Globetrotters) and NBA G League (Salt Lake City Stars).He attended University of Michigan until 2007 and it will be his eleventh (!!!) season as a professional player.On Petway:
A forward with an impressive 42-inch vertical leap, who flies around the rim. His dunking prowess earned him a number of highlight moments on ESPN SportsCenter's Top 10 plays throughout his career, and he was named the Big Ten's Best Dunker in a Sports Illustrated player survey his junior season.

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